Red Deer RCMP are warning businesses about a team of three male “quick change” scammers who stole more than $3,000 in gift cards and cash at a local business on April 25, and are asking for public assistance to identify the scammers.

Red Deer RCMP are investigating a break-in at River Bend Golf Course last week where three men stole numerous golf clubs and equipment and a 2006 Calgary Flames goalie stick signed by Miikka Kiprusoff.

Red Deer RCMP are on scene in the area of Kin Kanyon Bridge after a deceased man was found there shortly before 10 am. At this point in the investigation, RCMP do not believe the death is suspicious, and there is no risk to the public.

Red Deer RCMP are looking for public assistance to identify five suspects who broke into the Co-op Liquor Store in the Timberlands neighbourhood in the early hours of May 11, making off with multiple cases of vodka.

In support of Crime Prevention Week, Red Deer RCMP invite the public to a presentation on learning to recognize counterfeit currency; please join us at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, May 17 at the downtown detachment.

Red Deer RCMP arrests of note over the past two weeks are mostly thanks to concentrated police patrols in targeted areas and public reports of suspicious; most arrests involved suspects breaching court conditions or wanted on warrants.

Red Deer RCMP and Citizens on Patrol visually checked 103 vehicles in a busy parking lot as part of the "Lock it or Lose it" public education campaign, offering drivers tips to avoid vehicle thefts and smash and grab crimes.